Camp Counselors with Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson

In this week’s episode, we recap our spontaneous day trip to Washington DC and all the unexpected chaos that came with it. We dive into the bizarre story of hundreds of redheads gathering in the Netherlands for a Ginger-only celebration, and we can’t stop thinking about the woman who discovered a snake in her margarita... yes, really.We contemplate using a shrink ray to ride around in a Matchbox car like it’s Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves. Then we get a little philosophical discussing the Butterfly Effect and how tiny choices can lead to wild outcomes.

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➜ Thom Dunn. “Small Dutch Town Invaded by Gingers.” Boing Boing, 5 Sept. 2024.

➜ Autumn Childress. “Snake Falls into Margarita at Virginia Restaurant, Woman Says She’s Traumatized.” FOX 8, 27 Apr. 2025.

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In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper who clocked into her shift as a waitress and clocked out as a murderer, a tale of one camper who thought he picked the perfect hiding spot until he realized he wasn't alone, and a scary story about a camper, her chunky highlights, stinky pits, and roommate who vanished.

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In this episode, we talk about our mission to become the best hosts in the neighborhood... if only anxiety would stop crashing the party lol. We dive into the Unclaimed Baggage 2025 report, a fascinating and kinda unhinged roundup of the bizarre (yet nunu nana) items people leave behind in lost luggage. Zach covers the story of a man who tracked down his own stolen truck and is now changing careers to become a private detective. Plus, we discuss David Archuleta being a PG-13 hottie, and Beyoncé’s stunning music. You know you're homework, go listen with lyrics pulled up... why are you still reading this? We're gonna go have a gin martini with Sammich. Well Zachariah is. Jonathan will pout.

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Sources:

➜ Mike Singletary. “The 2025 Found Report.” Unclaimed Baggage, Unclaimed Baggage, 9 Apr. 2025.

➜ Heather Walker & Darcelle Hall. “Man Charts His Own Path, Drives over 800 Miles to Find Stolen Truck after He Says BSO’s Investigation Took Too Long.” WSVN 7News Miami, 9 Apr. 2025.

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In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a law student party foul, a nightmare date mix-up, and we wrap things up with two brothers, one camper, and a Lakers game she'll never forget.

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I got a hair transplant… let’s talk about it.

In this episode, Jonathan spills all the details about his recent FUE hair transplant. From the procedure and recovery, to the emotional support he found in a Guy Fieri shirt with flames on it... no but we are being for real. We’re diving into what it’s really like to get your hairline redone, the healing process, and what no one tells you about scalp surgery. But that’s not all. As it turns out we have our own Real Housewives of New Jersey finale drama and it's all out on the table. Angry Canadian geese terrorizing a neighborhood, Patti LaBelle wants her Tupperware back from Elton John, and some thoughts on the bestselling thriller The Silent Patient... from an up and coming author?! It’s a wild, chaotic ride—as always.

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Sources:

➜ Kate Bueckert. “Ontario Students Terrorized by ‘angry’ Nesting Canada Geese Can’t Leave Their House.” CBC News, CBC/Radio Canada, 9 Apr. 2025.

➜ Tom Skinner. “Patti Labelle Says Elton John Never Returned Her Tupperware: ‘It’s Very Important to Me – I Don’t Give It Out.’” NME, 8 Apr. 2025.

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In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a camper who gets a lovely gift from her boyfriend... but hates it, a house party that lead to the county's largest drug bust, and a camper's party foul on a strip club stage.

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➜ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/CAMP to get 10% off your first month.

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This week we welcome the hilarious Mamrie Hart to Camp Counselors, and we cover it all! From being snubbed as a judge at the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition to meeting her fiancé while working as a real-life summer camp counselor, Mamrie is bringing stories that are equal parts wild and freakin hilarious. We also dive into her iconic summer camp movie Camp Takota, and the time she went undercover on the show Bar Rescue. We're talking caviar slander, Zachariah’s stressful car rental ordeal, the luxury of finding floating objects in your beverage, and so much more!

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Sources:

➜ Türkiye Today Newsroom. “‘Uncle Adem’ Meets up with ‘Yaren Stork’ for 14th Time.” Türkiye Today, 15 Mar. 2025.

➜ Lori Dorn. “Accommodating Chicken Hatches and Raises an Abandoned Peacock as Her Own.” Laughing Squid, 10 Feb. 2025.

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In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a doctors visit that ended cheaply, a tale of peanut butter revenge against a messy roommate, and a fart that... well... was STIINKY.

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This week we are diving into the wildest corners of the internet. From the Idiots of Facebook Marketplace group to niche communities like Theater Set Design, and the secretive upside-down-pineapple parents of Facebook. We unpack the bizarre true story of the infamous 1800s raining meat mystery in Bath County, Kentucky, yap about terrible tattoos, and the strangely wholesome Fish Doorbell from the Netherlands. Think that's it? No we somehow are STILL CHATTING. We spill the tea on seeing Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway, reminisce about Aly & AJ’s cameo in The Sims 2, and the lasting impact of Mumford & Sons. It’s a chaotic one.

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Sources:

➜ Ben Cost. “Sweet Treat-Loving Man Granted Dying Wish to Be Buried in a Snickers-Inspired Coffin: ‘Nuts.’” New York Post, 21 Mar. 2025.

➜Marvin Bartlett. “Bath County Celebrates the Mysterious Meat Shower of 1876.” Fox 56 News Kentucky, 12 Mar. 2025.

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In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a camper seeking advice to strengthen his high school club community, a haunting tale of a mysterious summer camp bunkmate who vanished, and a ghost caught on a baby monitor.

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